TRANSFER ARTICULATION AGREEMENT and Assumption College Associate in Science Degree In Human Services to Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies (Online) Bachelor of Arts Degree
Statement of Purpose Continuing & Career Education at Assumption College and recognize that for many students the path to a bachelor degree may begin at a community college. Recognizing the long history of graduates transferring successfully to Bachelor of Arts Degree s, and the similarities among curricula, this Agreement is formed to enable the smooth transfer of graduates to Continuing & Career Education at Assumption College. Further, the purpose of this agreement is to provide smooth transition between the two academic programs by 1 Identifying all required and equivalent courses for the relevant programs at each institution, and 2 Facilitating credit transfer and guarantee of admission for students who meet the agreed upon criteria. Participants This agreement has been entered into by, Haverhill and Lawrence, MA and Assumption College, Worcester, MA. Programs/Courses Included in this Agreement A. The Human Services Associate in Science Program will be accepted toward the Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies at Assumption College Continuing and Career Education Division. B. This acceptance will be extended to students who enroll in Continuing & Career Education at Assumption College. C. All coursework included in the Human Services associate degree will be accepted and applied towards required coursework and electives as stipulated in the HSRS major in the Bachelor of Arts program. See appendix A. Terms and Conditions of Transfer: A. Students who graduate from the Human Services Associate in Science degree with cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher will be guaranteed admission into the HSRS major under the terms of this agreement. B. In addition, 62-64 credits of the completed NECC Human Services associate degree will be accepted by Continuing & Career Education at Assumption College and be applied to the Human Services and Rehabilitation major, with 56-58 credits remaining to be completed in the Bachelor of Arts degree. All coursework from the sending program must be completed with grades of C- or better in order to transfer. C. Continuing & Career Education at Assumption College will transfer up to 75 credits into the HSRS program if transferring coursework fulfills specific HSRS elective pool classes. Communications and Advising Communication and advising is central to effective transfer/articulation. Recognizing this: A. The colleges agree to include information about this articulation agreement in relevant publications for the purposes of promotion and advising. B. The colleges agree to jointly develop appropriate transfer guides and make these available to students and advisors as appropriate. C. The colleges agree to notify each other promptly, in writing, of substantive changes in curricula that might affect the Agreement. Implementation and Length of Agreement A. Continuing & Career Education at Assumption College and agree that this Agreement becomes effective on (date) and is applicable to eligible students in the next semester of enrollment.
B. This agreement will remain in effect for 3 years from the date above unless terminated or amended by either party with prior written notice. C. This Agreement does not preclude either college from entering into similar agreements with other institutions of higher education. Signatures of Appropriate Institutional Leaders and Representatives The relevant program coordinator and/or academic department chair of each institution shall be responsible for implementing this agreement, for identifying and incorporating any changes into subsequent agreements, and for conducting a periodic review of this agreement. For For Assumption College _ Lane Glenn, President Northern Essex Community College _ Francesco Cesareo President Assumption College _ William Heineman Vice President of Academic Affairs _ Francis Lazarus Provost Charles Phair Dean, Art, Business, Communication, Tech and Law Education and Social Professions _ Dennis Braun Director of Continuing and Career Education _ Jane Gagliardi Coordinator, Human Services Programs Theresa Coolberth Academic Advisor Grace Young, Dean, Academic Advising, Articulation, Transfer, Testing and TRiO
and Assumption College Appendix A Associate to Bachelor Completion Degree Plan Table Continuing & Career Education at Assumption College Human Services Degree Bachelor of Arts Human Services & Rehabilitation Studies 3 ART 100 Introduction to the Creative Experience 3 Elective 3/4 BIO 101 Human Biology 3/4 BIO CCE Core Natural Science 3 ENG 101 English Comp I 3 ENG 130E English Comp 3 ENG 102 English Comp II 3 ENG 140E Intro to Literature 3 GOV 101 American Government and Politics 3 Elective 3 HUS 101 Intro. To Human Services 3 HRS 119E Intro to Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies 3 HUS 103 Community Resources and Client Population 3 HRS 111E The Helping Services 3 HUS 170 Modalities of Treatment 3 HRS 200E Addiction: Etiology, Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation 4 HUS 190 Human Services Practicum I or 4 HRS 400E Internship Track A or HUS 191 HUS Practicum I in Alcohol/Drug Services 3 HUS 201 Group Dynamics 3 Elective 3 HUS 202 Behavior Management Principles & Techniques 3 HRS 320E Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3 HUS 250 Seminar in Human Services 3 Elective 4 HUS 291 or HUS 192 HUS291 Human Services Practicum II or HUS192 HUS Practicum II in Alcohol/Drug Services 4 HRS 401E Internship Track B 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSY 101E Intro to Psychology 3 PSY 207 Abnormal Psychology 3 PSY 116E Abnormal Psychology ELECTIVES 3 CIS 101 Computer Elective 3 CSC 113E Introduction to Computers or higher 3/4 BIO 103 Science Electives- BIO103 recommended OR 3/4 BIO CCE Core Natural Science BIO111 for students who plan to transfer 3-4 SOC Sociology Elective 3-4 Elective 6 Free Electives- Students intending to 6 Electives transfer will benefit from speaking to an academic advisor in regard to electives 62(65) Total credits transferred 62(65)
NECC Students who complete the Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse in addition to the Associate in Human Services would receive additional credit for these courses below: and Assumption College Appendix A Certificate to Bachelor Completion Degree Plan Table Continuing & Career Education at Assumption College Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certificate Bachelor of Arts Human Services & Rehabilitation Studies 3 HUS 171 Alcohol & Drug Abuse 3 Elective 3 HUS 172 Counseling Techniques with Substance 3 Elective Abuse 68(71) Total credits transferred 68(71) ****Courses left to complete at Continuing and Career Education at Assumption College after transfer**** CCE Core Requirements Human Services Course Requirements 3 Business Writing or Professional & Academic Writing 3 Human Development and Disability across the Lifespan 3 The Bible 3 Medical Aspects of Disability 3 Intro. to Philosophy 3 Rehabilitation Strategies and Interventions 3 Philosophy or Theology Elective 3 Client Information and Assessment 3 Survey History Course 3 Interviewing Techniques in Human and Rehabilitation Services 3 One Course in Math (111E or higher) 3 Principles of Case Management 6 Internship 200 hours Electives Perspectives Required 3 Elective 3 Cultural Perspective 3 Elective 3 Societal, Family Perspective 24 Total 30 Total